Diverse Voices in Health Law and Ethics: Important Perspectives

Author: Elizabeth Romanis; Sabrina Germain; Jonathan Herring
Publisher: Bristol University Press
ISBN: 9781529236545
Published In: February 2025
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Illuminating the often-overlooked perspectives of marginalised groups, this essential textbook offers a transformative exploration of health law and ethics.

Designed as a replacement for (or complement to) foundational health law texts, the book amplifies the voices of those frequently silenced in teaching materials: racialised communities, ethnic minorities, women, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ people and those disadvantaged by socio-economic and structural factors.

Chapters cover key topics such as abortion, medical negligence, and public health, scrutinising how traditional legal narratives can neglect the nuanced impacts on these diverse groups. Contributors challenge readers to reflect on the production and perpetuation of health inequalities, enriching the curriculum with critical viewpoints.

Teaching tools include:

accessible summaries throughout the chapters;
critical reflection questions at the end of each chapter for students and teachers;
further reading lists and links to external resources

This is an invaluable text that encourages students and academics to engage deeply with the intersections of law, health(care) and social justice. It is an indispensable companion for any health law course, fostering a more inclusive and well-rounded approach to legal and medical education and practice.

Part 1: General Principles of Health Law & Ethics

1. Ethical Principles in Health – Marisha Wickremsinhe

2. Health Inequalities, Law, and Society – John Coggon and Beth Kamunge-Kpodo

3. Defining and Understanding ‘Health’ in Health Law – Anna Nelson

4. Health Disparities, Equity, and Pandemic Ethics – Harleen Johal and Sabrina Germain

5. Ethics, Health(care) and Climate Change – Joshua Parker

Part 2: The Body of Health Law

6. Medical Negligence – Zoe Tongue, Elizabeth Chloe Romanis and Sabrina Germain

7. Medical Manslaughter – Amel Alghrani and Hannah Saad

8. Consent to Treatment – Caterina Milo and Thana De Campos

9. Mental Capacity and Decision-Making – Beverley Clough

10. Mental Health: Inpatient Care – Magdalena Furgalska